Water is necessary for carrying nutrients to your cells, flushing bacteria from your system, preventing dehydration, and replacing fluids lost from sweating, but you may not need to drink as much as you thought.
Stephen R. Daniels. pediatrician. No. You shouldn't give your newborn water or sugar water. And if you're feeding powdered or concentrated formula to your baby, never dilute it with more than the amount of water called for on the label. Your infant will get all the necessary hydration from breast milk or formula.
Advice is not to give them water until 6months old, unless advised by hv etc as they get all they need from milk. Also its quite common for newborns to get lots of hiccups (don't think giving water would stop those), DD did just like she did before she was born! 18-01-11, 20:08 #5. Lesley L(60) View Profile.